How do people with strabismus (crossed-eyes) view the word?

Question

Do they see two conflicting views?

Just curious.

First-hand knowledge is appreciated, but all answers are totally welcome.

Answer 1

probably straight since this is a crocked world

Answer 2

Depends on the type, severity, and age of onset of the strabismus.  But if you don't mind a simplified version:

Kids are likely to suppress the input from one eye so they don't see double all the time.  That suppression over time can lead to amblyopia, or decreased vision basically due to lack of use.  If an adult suddenly gets strabismus (after trauma or neurological disease) they often have much more of a problem with double vision, since their visual pathways are more developed and not as adaptable.  There are many nuances to this, but that's the short, short version.